Princeton Happenings

These unexpected stain fighters are items that nearly everyone already has in their home. Read on to learn about double-duty household items and how to use them!

1) For sweat stains, use a dash of White Vinegar and a sprinkle of Meat Tenderizer. Soak stains in white vinegar and then wash in hot water. If the stain remains sprinkle it with a little meat tenderizer, let it sit for 30 minutes and then wash again.

2) Got deodorant on your shirt? Baby Wipes are an easy fix to lift those hard to remove marks!

3) Lipstick and Ink Stains are tough, but a little Hair Spray can change that! If the fabric is machine washable, saturate the stain with hair spray, let it sit for 10 minutes, then dab with a damp cloth or sponge. Clean as usual to wash away any residual stain and spray.

4) Not just for fingernails anymore, use an Emory Board to remove small stains on suede items! Gently rub an Emory board across the stain a few times to get rid of the blemish and refresh the nap of the suede.

5) Spill red wine on your new blouse? Shake some Salt on it! On washable fabric, immediately blot and then pour cold water over the stain. Next, cover the stain with salt, then stretch the fabric over a bowl and carefully pour boiling water over it, from a height of 6 – 8 inches. If the stain doesn’t come out after following the steps above, soak the item in a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water. Once the stain lightens, launder the item as usual.

6) To keep your kicks lookin’ fresh, spray Starch on sneakers to help repel dirt and grime!

7) WD-40 has yet another use, removing crayon marks! Place the garment stain-side down on a stack of paper towels. Spray with WD-40 and let sit for 5 minutes. Flip garment over and spray again. Rinse well. Rub liquid dish soap into the stain and rinse again. If any stain remains, apply a stick or spray stain remover and machine wash as usual.